"There was true compromise by both sides to reach this agreement," said Dwaine Duckett, UC vice president for human resources, in a news release. "This ends nearly two years of very challenging negotiations and serves as a foundation for UC and AFSCME to build on going forward."

The union will hold a ratification vote later this week.

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"Our members are looking forward to ratifying this agreement, returning to work, and doing what they do best -- caring for patients," Lybarger said.